Person A invites Person B to see a movie with them. Person B asks what movie and time they are seeing it. Person A provides the movie title and time. Person B agrees to meet them at the theater. They discuss details like where to meet and what time.

1. MOVIES AND ENTERTAINMENT
By:
Abdolrahim Moghimi
Rahe Farda Language Institute
00989173640060

2. Definition of movie
a story or event recorded by a camera as a set
of moving images and shown in a theater or
on television; a motion picture.

3. The Parts of a Film
Movies - Example Conversation
Let's look at a couple of example conversations before going to the
practice section.
Person A: "Hey John, I'm going to see The Matrix with Peter and
Brad. Do you wanna come?"
Person B: "When are you guys going?"
Person A: "We're going to see the eight O'clock showing."
Person B: "That would be great. Where are you guys meeting?"
Person A: "We're meeting at the theatre at seven thirty."
Person B: "Great. I'll meet you guys there."

4. Person A: "Hey Jill."
Person B: "What's up Mike?"
Person A: "I was wondering if you have any plans for tomorrow night."
Person B: "Umm... I don't think I have anything special for tomorrow. Why?
Person A: "Do you want to see The Titanic with me?"
Person B: "I wanted to see that. Yeah. Let's go."
Person A: "What time is good for you?"
Person B: "How about seven thirty."
Person A: "Sure. I'll meet you at the theatre at seven.

5. ‫بودم‬ ‫سینما‬ ‫کاش‬ ‫ای‬----I wish I were at the movies
‫وارده‬ ‫خیلی‬ ‫و‬ ‫خوبیه‬ ‫بازیگرخیلی‬ ‫او‬---He is a versatile actor
‫مشتاق‬ ‫خیلی‬................I’m longing for sth

6. Vocabulary we might use when talking about movies
The big screen - this is a slang way of referring to the movie cinema.
Entertaining - something which entertains; amusing and interesting.
Intense - containing strong emotions/feelings or extreme in nature.
Thought-provoking - something that makes you think hard.
Hilarious - something which is extremely funny.
Idioms we might use when talking about movies…
Waste of time – giving your time to something that turns out to be useless.
Frame of mind – a temporary psychological state
All-time favorite – something that is your favorite thing in your whole life.

7. 1Inviting a friend to watch a movie with you at the
movies.

A: What are you doing this weekend?
B: I’m going to the movies with a friend. How about you?
A: I’m not sure yet.
B: Well, do you want to go see a movie with me?
A: What movie are you going to see?
B: I’m not sure yet. Is there something you want to see?
A: There’s nothing I can think of.
B: So, do you want to go?
A: No, thanks, maybe another time.
B: Okay, sounds good.

8. 1
A: What’s your favorite movie?
B: My favorite movie is Super bad.
A: Oh, why is that?
B: It’s the funniest movie that I’ve ever seen.
A: That’s true. It is a very funny movie.
B: You’ve seen it before?
A: Yes, I saw that movie the first day it came out in theaters.
B: Didn’t you laugh through the whole movie? I did.
A: Me too. That movie brought tears to my eyes.
B: Mine too.
A: I have it on DVD at my house if you want to come over and watch it.
B: Sure, let’s go.

9. 2
A: Which movie is your favorite to watch?
B: I have to say, my favorite movie is Superbad.
A: Is that right? Why?
B: Honestly, it is one of the funniest movies I’ve seen in a long time.
A: You’re right. That movie is hilarious.
B: I didn’t think you saw that movie.
A: I went to see it the day it came out.
B: I was laughing through the whole movie.
A: I couldn’t help laughing, either.
B: Same here.
A: I bought the movie. Would you like to come to my house and watch it?
B: Of course.

10. 3
A: Out of every movie that you’ve seen, which one is your favorite?
B: I’m going to have to say that Super bad is the best movie ever.
A: You think so, how come?
B: Well, Super bad is super funny.
A: You’re not lying, I found that movie absolutely hilarious.
B: I didn’t know that you saw Super bad before.
A: I made sure to be in line to see it the first day it came out.
B: I couldn’t keep from laughing throughout the whole movie.
A: I was laughing hysterically the whole time; my stomach muscles hurt
afterwards.
B: That’s exactly how I felt.
A: I got the movie when it came out on DVD, do you want to come over?
B: I would love to.

11. Questions about Movies
What are the movie genres that you like?
What is your favourite movie? Why do you like it?
Are there any kinds of movies you dislike? If so, what kinds? Why do you dislike
them?
What is the scariest/funniest/most romantic movie you have ever seen?
What is the worst movie you've ever seen?
Who is your favourite actor or actress? Why?
Is there a movie you could watch over and over again?
Do you prefer fiction or nonfiction movies?
Do you like documentaries?
Do you prefer to watch movies at home or at a movie theatre?

12. How often do you go to the cinema?
Do you think there should be more movies made in your country?
What kinds of movies are popular in your country?
What do the popular movies in your country show about your culture?
Is the movie industry in your country strong? Why or why not?
Do you think there is too much violence in movies? Does it affect children?
Have you ever cried in a movie?
Do you choose a movie based on its plot/story or the actors?
Are most of the films you watch in English or your native language?
Do you like Hollywood movies? Why or why not?
Do you think it is right for Hollywood movies to be the movies that are seen most around the
world?
Do you think that movies from different countries can teach us about other cultures?
Do you think movies have made society more violent?
What makes a great movie for you?

13. Lesson 3 – Describe & recommend movies
‫اول‬ ‫درجه‬first-rate ‫روشن‬‫گر‬–‫آفرین‬ ‫بینش‬insightful
‫کننده‬ ‫خیره‬dazzling
‫جذاب‬charming ‫دار‬ ‫خنده‬Comical ‫کاریزماتیک‬-‫فرمند‬-‫گیرا‬Charismatic
‫بخش‬ ‫لذت‬enjoyable ‫صدا‬ ‫و‬ ‫سر‬ ‫پر‬Uproarious ‫اصلی‬original
‫ای‬ ‫افسانه‬legendary ‫ریا‬ ‫بی‬ ‫ساده‬ ‫و‬ ‫صاف‬unpretentious ‫جذاب‬absorbing
‫حساس‬sensitive
‫تخیلی‬imaginative
‫کننده‬ ‫کنجکاو‬.‫کننده‬ ‫خیره‬intriguing
‫قدرتمند‬Powerful ‫جذاب‬fascinating ‫خوشایند‬pleasant
‫عجیب‬surprising

14. second-rate ‫درجه‬‫دو‬ Violent ‫خشن‬ Dreadful ‫وحشتناک‬
third-rate ‫سه‬ ‫درجه‬ Bland ‫طوم‬ ‫بی‬ Juvenile ‫پسند‬ ‫جوان‬
Boring ‫کننده‬ ‫کسل‬ ‫و‬ ‫خسته‬ Distasteful ‫ناخوشایند‬ Ordinary ‫عادی‬
Disgusting ‫کننده‬ ‫منزجر‬ Senseless ‫معنی‬ ‫بی‬ Outdated ‫از‬‫افتاده‬ ‫مد‬
Brutal ‫خشن‬ Confusing ‫کننده‬ ‫گیج‬ Disappointing ‫نا‬‫کننده‬ ‫امید‬
Bloody ‫خونی‬ cliché ridden ‫زده‬ ‫کلیشه‬ Trite ‫افتاده‬ ‫پا‬ ‫پیش‬
Predictable ‫پیشبینی‬ ‫قابل‬ incredibly tiresome ‫کننده‬ ‫خسته‬ ‫خیلی‬ Uninteresting ‫بدون‬‫جذابیت‬
Weak ‫ضعیف‬ ‫فیلم‬

15. Aggressive: ‫پرخاشگر‬ realistic ‫گرایانه‬ ‫واقع‬
Disturbing conclusion: ‫کننده‬ ‫نگران‬ ‫نتایج‬ Furthermore : ‫این‬ ‫بر‬ ‫عالوه‬
Convict: ‫کردن‬ ‫محکوم‬.‫کردن‬ ‫سرزنش‬ likely: ‫محتمل‬
Abuse: ‫استفاده‬ ‫سو‬ demonstrate: show‫دادن‬ ‫نشان‬
Attitude ‫نگرش‬ towards ‫درمقابل‬(‫کسی‬)
Sensitive ‫حساس‬ Commit ‫شدن‬ ‫مرتکب‬
Consequences ‫عواقب‬ Fictional ‫تخیلی‬
Develop ‫کردن‬ ‫رشد‬ Exposure ‫معرض‬
Limit ‫کردن‬ ‫محدود‬ Discuss ‫کردن‬ ‫بحث‬.‫درباره‬ ‫کردن‬ ‫صحبت‬